Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Responds to 100 Mile House Hospital Service Interruptions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hospital District Responds to 100 Mile House Hospital Service Interruptions

The Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) is aware of the recent temporary service interruptions at 100 Mile District General Hospital and recognizes the concern this creates for residents across the South Cariboo.

Reliable access to emergency and hospital services is critical in rural communities. These recent closures highlight ongoing challenges with healthcare staffing and the need for more flexible, community-focused solutions.

The CCRHD continues to work with Interior Health, local governments, and healthcare partners to support recruitment and retention efforts in the region.

In a recent letter from the CCRHD to Interior Health and the Ministry of Health several actions were identified for consideration to help address ongoing service interruptions at 100 Mile House, including:

• Enrolling 100 Mile District General Hospital in the LINK-ED pilot project (a provincial program that connects rural emergency departments with virtual physician support to help maintain service coverage) to help maintain emergency department coverage
• Prioritizing the development of compensation agreements and expanded scope-of-practice guidelines for Nurse Practitioners working in emergency departments
• Supporting innovative and sustainable staffing models tailored to rural healthcare settings

These items were put forward to support ongoing efforts around improving staffing stability and emergency department coverage.

The CCRHD continues to support healthcare services across the region through ongoing investments in facility improvements, capital projects, and initiatives that contribute to recruitment and retention, including staff housing.

The CCRHD recognizes the frustration these interruptions cause and remains committed to working with Interior Health and supporting efforts that strengthen rural healthcare services across the region.

Media Contact:
Kat Chatten
Manager of Communications
Cariboo Regional District

250-392-3351

kchatten@cariboord.ca